I used to want to control everything. I wanted smooth work days. I would get frustrated with co-workers who didn't see things my way. I'd get angry when people were late. I'd feel uncomfortable and unhappy when things didn't turn out as I had planned; especially at work. Have you ever had an experience like this? You arrive to your nursing unit on time and ready for report. Since yesterday you worked a 12 hour shift you admitted the afternoon transfer. Not only that, but you took ...
…So I have been struggling with my own sleep and energy lately. I am not sure of the cause for my disrupted sleep as I have not changed much in my life. I also am not saying my sleep is terrible; I just am aware it can be better. So since about my birthday,I have noticed that I am sort of awake at night. And what I mean by that is, even though I am asleep and sleep well for the most part, when I turn from one side to the other shifting positions I am conscious of it. I can literally feel myself ...
Hi there, I am a nurse and a coach. I have worked in psychiatry, community health nursing, and wellness education. I am interested in topics relating to nurses well-being, self-care, and balance because as a nurse I struggled with these issues. But after a lot of healing and self-work I have been through some major shifts. I now am interested in hearing about other nurses journeys to wellness and health and am passionate about creating space for nurses to be well, take time for themselves, ...